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Dylan Larkin still showing up for Red Wings

If Dylan Larkin wants to win back the Detroit Red Wings‘ fanbase, Tuesday night was a pretty good start. After requesting a trade out of Detroit in June

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:02 PM
Dylan Larkin still showing up for Red Wings
Key Things to Know
  • Dylan Larkin posted a goal and an assist in Detroit's 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
  • Larkin had previously requested a trade in June and was stripped of his Red Wings captaincy.
  • Detroit fans initially booed Larkin during his first shift of his season debut on Tuesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dylan Larkin recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Despite requesting a trade in June and losing his captaincy ahead of the season, Larkin delivered a standout performance in Detroit's first win of the campaign.

Fans booed Larkin during his initial shift, but he later defended teammate Alex DeBrincat following a hit from Ottawa's Ridly Greig. Daily Faceoff hosts Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton discussed Larkin's resilience, noting his professionalism and questioning whether strong performances could eventually rekindle relations with the franchise.

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